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Former Northamptonshire special police constable convicted of 22 sexual offences
A former special constable with Northamptonshire Police has been convicted of multiple sex offences.
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Serious incident closes multiple roads in Northampton town centre
Northamptonshire Police have closed a number of roads in the town centre following a serious collision.
Popular independent restaurant in Northampton dubbed ‘one of the best in England’ submits plans to open on Northampton's Market Square
A popular independent restaurant in Northampton dubbed ‘one of the best in England’ has submitted plans to open on Northampton's Market Square.
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Take a look inside this new countryside café next to a popular forest walk near Northampton
Take a look inside this new countryside café next to a popular forest walk near Northampton.
Cyclist in his 20s sadly dies following collision between truck and lorry in Northampton this morning – police appeal for witnesses
A cyclist in his 20s has sadly died following a collision between a truck and a lorry in Northampton this morning (March 30) – police are now appealing for witnesses.
Kettering man retires after 50 years at Loake Shoemakers
A Kettering man has retired after an incredible 50 years working at shoemakers Loake.
MP blasts WNC leader for 'personal attack' over closure of community bus service as he accuses her of 'dramatic gaslighting of the public'
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has decried “synthetic theatrics” and accused the local MP of “gaslighting of the public” over the recent news of the closure of a community minibus service.
West Northants Council unable to pass a single motion at four-and-a-half hour Guildhall meeting
West Northants Council (WNC) were not able to pass a single motion at a four-and-a-half-hour full council meeting last night, despite heartfelt contributions from members of the public on the topics.
Concerns deaf people in Northamptonshire will be 'pushed further into isolation' as pleas made to council to allocate more funding
Concerns have been raised that Deaf people in Northamptonshire will be “pushed further into isolation”, as pleas have been made to the council to allocate more funding to save dwindling services.
Reform leader hits back at 'cynical misrepresentation' after being accused of not 'caring about kids' during West Northants Council meeting
The ex-cabinet member for children's services, who recently became Independent, has claimed the leader of West Northants Council said he "doesn't care about kids, he cares about politics" at a full council meeting.
By-election confirmed in West Northamptonshire ward after former Reform councillor resigns following months as independent
A by-election has been confirmed in a West Northamptonshire ward, after a former Reform councillor resigned, following months of sitting as an independent.
CCTV image released after cabling from generator stolen from Northampton shop
A CCTV image has been released by police after cabling from a generator was stolen from a Northampton shop.
Nine jailed in connection with £700,000 ATM cash machine thefts
A gang of thieves who targeted cash machines across the country have now received prison sentences totalling more than 25 years.
Self-build near Northampton: Couple share their vision for their forever home at Piddington
Building your own home can be challenging – but the “headaches” of gaining planning permission and connecting to local services have been taken care of for this Northampton couple.
Firefighters called to incident in Northampton forcing closure of road in both directions
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to an emergency incident in Northampton on Thursday afternoon.
66-bed care home approved in Northamptonshire village despite concerns about access to healthcare facilities
A new care home will be built on a brownfield site in a Northamptonshire village, despite local concerns over access to healthcare facilities.
'It's very sad': Northamptonshire OAP bus service director explains full reason behind 'difficult' decision to close down
'It's very sad': Northamptonshire OAP bus service director explains full reason behind sudden closure.
Women's empowerment campaigners demand apology from West Northamptonshire councillor over social media posts
Campaigners have called on a West Northamptonshire councillor and his party to apologise for ‘sexist conduct’ on social media.
'Deep concern' as hundreds of jobs at Asda’s distribution centre in Northampton at risk under plans to move online operations out of town
Hundreds of jobs at Asda’s distribution centre in Northampton are at risk under plans to move online operations out of the town.
Northants hold their nerve in final play-off to clinch national blackball pool title
Cue the celebrations!